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Green light in the Red Sea for Chinese and Russian ships
22 Marzo 2024 - Bloomberg reports that the Houthi rebels in Yemen have struck a deal with Russia and China to ensure the safe passage of their ships through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This comes amid two new attacks by Somali pirates on merchant ships.
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ABB recharges the electric truck in half an hour
22 Marzo 2024 - ABB E-Mobility and MAN Truck have inaugurated a Megawatt charging station in Munich, capable of recharging almost completely the batteries of an electric industrial vehicle in just half an hour.
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MSC wants to produce a thousand wagons a year in Trieste
22 Marzo 2024 - Msc has proposed to the Ministry of Enterprises a project for the production of freight wagons at the former Wartsila plant in Trieste, aiming to produce a thousand units per year.
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The first self-driving container ship will soon be in service
22 Marzo 2024 - South Korean shipping company Pan Ocean, part of the Harim Group, has announced the launch of the first autonomous navigation container ship, set to service routes between China, Vietnam, and Thailand.
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Continued increase in air cargo from Asia Pacific in week 11
22 Marzo 2024 - The recovery in air freight from the Asia Pacific region continued unabated, five weeks after the post-Chinese New Year dip. According to WorldACD Market Data, volumes and rates continue to grow, fueled by obstacles in container shipping and strong demand from e-commerce.
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Construction begins on truck parking area at Malpensa airport
22 Marzo 2024 - Following the conclusion of a tender for the creation of an industrial vehicle parking area at Malpensa's airport cargocity, Sea has initiated construction. The project will also include a green hydrogen refueling station.
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Steel transport railway alliance forms
22 Marzo 2024 - The FS Logistics Pole has forged a partnership with Marcegaglia Carbon Steel to design and establish new terminals and railway connections for steel transportation, starting with a project in Mantua.
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Captrain Italy partners with Railpool to modernize its locomotive fleet
22 Marzo 2024 - Captrain Italy and Railpool have inked a deal for the renewal of the Italian locomotive fleet, aiming to reach a total of thirty-two units by the end of 2024.
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New foldable pallet container made from recycled plastic
22 Marzo 2024 - Chep has unveiled ZirConic, a new foldable and digital pallet container, constructed using 97% post-consumer recycled plastic. It boasts a capacity of 708 liters and can support a maximum load of 750 kg.
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The Simplon railway to operate at limited capacity for three months
22 Marzo 2024 - The railway line between Arona and Verbania, on Simplon line, will be out of service for ninety days, from June 9 to September 8, 2024, due to upgrade works that will be carried out in phases and are expected to continue into 2025.
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Shipping Agencies Services acquires significant stake in French forwarder Clasquin
22 Marzo 2024 - Shipping Agencies Services, a subsidiary of the MSC Group, has finalized a deal to acquire a 42.06% stake in the French logistics and freight forwarding company Clasquin, for an approximate sum of 330 million euros.
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China-Europe container freight rates continue sharp decline
21 Marzo 2024 - In the third week of March 2024, spot freight rates for container shipping continued their downward trend, with rates between China and Europe showing an 8% decrease compared to the previous week. The only upward trend was seen in transatlantic services.
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Cargo bikes and electric vans reduce urban logistics costs
21 Marzo 2024 - A study conducted by Eit InnoEnergy has revealed that utilizing a mixed fleet of electric vehicles, comprising pedal-assisted cargo bikes and electric vans, can significantly lower the costs of urban goods distribution while enhancing environmental sustainability.
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Cosco Shipping unveils new container transport services for 2024
20 Marzo 2024 - Chinese shipping giant Cosco Shipping has introduced its new container transport services for 2024, with the launch of the Ocean Alliance Day 8 product utilizing 355 container ships and a total capacity of 4.82 million TEUs.
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Austria replies to Italian appeal on Brenner Pass restrictions
20 Marzo 2024 - The Austrian newspaper Tiroler Tageszeitung reports on Austria's defense to the European Commission regarding the appeal filed by the Italian government against the transit limits and bans for commercial vehicles along the Brenner axis.
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Red Sea crisis boosts road transport between Asia and Europe
20 Marzo 2024 - The significant decrease in maritime cargo transits through the Suez Canal, caused by the Red Sea crisis, has shifted many shipments to road transport. There is growing interest in road transport using the International Road Transport (TIR) system, as emphasized by the International Road Transport Union (IRU).
Notizie Brevi
- Nuova logistica Dachser – Ucraina investe 160 milioni nella ferrovia – Alleanza Italia-Usa per aereo cargo – Nove milioni per porti Catania e Augusta - Primo treno sulla ferrovia russa del Pacifico – Quotazione di SF Holding – Nuovo marchio per Avianca Cargo - Michelin chiude due stabilimenti in Francia
Podcast K44
Cronaca
87 chili di cocaina su un camion a Civitavecchia
La Polizia di Frontiera di Civitavecchia ha scoperto una spedizione di 87 chilogrammi di cocaina a bordi di un camion sbarcato a Civitavecchia da un traghetto proveniente dalla Spagna. Arrestato l’autista spagnolo.
Normativa
Persone
Giampaolo Botta entra nel Working Group Sea di Fiata
Il direttore generale di Spediporto, Giampaolo Botta, rappresenterà Fedespedi nel Working Group Sea della federazione europea degli spedizionieri Fiata.
Videocast K44
Aereo
Impennata dei noli aerei tra Europa e America a metà novembre 2024
WorldAcd Market Data registra una forte crescita delle tariffe spot per il trasporto aereo di merci dagli aeroporti europei, in particolare verso le Americhe, che ha contribuito ad un ulteriore aumento dei prezzi medi mondiali nella seconda settimana di novembre.
Ferrovia
Gli operatori francesi positivi sul futuro della ferrovia merci
In una fase critica per il trasporto ferroviario delle merci in Europa, un sondaggio tra gli spedizionieri francesi mostra un certo ottimismo. Gli operatori prevedono una crescita nel prossimo decennio.